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BL07 GFK

2007 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 GFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,583 miles

2 x Front coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield / fixings deteriorated & loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S/F Suspension arm (Rear) Bush deteriorated

N/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & worn on edges

O/S/F Suspension arm (Rear) Bush deteriorated

O/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre approx 2.2 mm @ lowest point & worn bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded / broken off & secured with metal wire

Fail 22 Jun 2020 126,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Adj / motor requires checking (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Deteriorated / Dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x Front coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield / fixings deteriorated & loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S/F Suspension arm (Rear) Bush deteriorated

N/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point & worn on edges

O/S/F Suspension arm (Rear) Bush deteriorated

O/S/F Tyre approx 2.2 mm @ lowest point & worn bold on inner edge

O/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge (V.Close to cords)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded / broken off & secured with metal wire

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,770 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,656 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,884 miles

Offside Rear Wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BL07 GFK is a 2007 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL07 GFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL07 GFK is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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